be interviewed

I’ve been interviewed at random before, just a “man on the street” kind of thing. But what I’d really like is to be interviewed on purpose because of some experience I have or expertise that I offer being recognized as valuable. I want someone to recognize me as an expert on something, so I can say, “Hey, look, these people asked for my opinion on a topic. Someone must think I’m useful.” That would be validating. I’m looking forward to when it does happen. Especially if I don’t have to ask someone to do it—no, that wouldn’t count.

one of my favorite things to do when i’m bored is looking up and reading interviews with people i admire (mainly Jack White and Bob Dylan). anyways i like the thought that perhaps sombody would like to read about my thoughts and insights as questions were poised to me.

...starting when I was 18 and had helped set up a somewhat controversial peer-counselling project.

I’ve since been interviewed more than once for radio, TV, and print. Oddly, despite my love of the printed word, radio is far and away my favourite medium for being interviewed in. I enjoy the sound of my voice more than I enjoy seeing myself in a visual medium; and I find that the relatively ephemeral nature of radio suits my spirit more.

OK, confession time: one of my fantasy careers has always been to be a radio talk-show host. Not a “shock jock,” but just a curious individual interviewing interesting people along the lines of Canada’s Vicki Gabareau or the late, great Peter Gzowski.

Guess I’ll have to consider adding this to my 43 Things goals.

Interviewed in the UK edition of Forum magazine, Vol. 41, No. 3.

once… usually about the environment or culture

http://www.geekentertainment.tv/2006/12/17/running-fool-is-the-human-baton/
http://lnmshow.latenitemash.com/index.php?paged=8
http://lnmshow.latenitemash.com/index.php?paged=7
http://lnmshow.latenitemash.com/index.php?paged=6
http://videos.netscape.com/story/2006/12/14/running-fool-trip-update-12-13-2006

also there was a newspaper that sent a reporter out to interview me, though the story may or may not run.

That helps edge off some of the nervousness. Try to appear humorous and over-confident, they love that ! Also, try to make it into more of a free-flowing conversation than a structured interview.

I was invited to be a panelist at a forum on national security. This definitely counts as far as my intentions with this goal. The forum is in a few weeks and I think I’m going to be really nervous about it!

it kinda goes with the territory….

i got interviewed for a small featured story for the london free press today! they’re doing a story on the incoming class at my university, so i offered my wisdom about what sets our class apart and how technology has been an ongoing influence in our lives. and then i had a photoshoot with an iBook and cell phone, posing for the weighty professional camera. i got my scoop at what it really feels like to be a reporter and someone behind the lenses too, so i’m all journalist-material too!

other public interviews i’ve had: performed a song on radio once, surveyed at the beach about swimming suit trends, and featured in the newspaper for my musical theatre shows